The Original Otley Ghost Tour
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A spine-chilling 1hr walking tour around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town. Discover who hobbles across the cobbles in Otley’s very own eerie historical ghost tour. A spooky historic walking tour showcasing Otley’s miserable, often strange past. In an uncovering of Otley’s rich, largely unexplored history, you are likely to fall in love with this little old town for its past and its present. Witness the most haunted buildings, walk through the creepiest graveyards, and learn all about Otley's folk tales, ghost stories, and unknown facts. Meet your guide by the clock tower in Otley Market Place.
Your experience
Stop 1
Learn about the history of Otley, where it came from and who roamed its cobbles once upon a time... Learn about The Clock Tower and the weird and wonderful characters of Otley Market Place. From Eye-lickers to mouth butchers, historical Otley was not for the faint of heart.
Stop 2
Learn about the history of our nations railways and the 'navvies' who were responsible for building them. Learn about their shockingly gruesome lives (and deaths) and how they continue to roam Yorkshire's railway tracks.
Stop 3
Enter this creepy churchyard, learn about the bone-house that used to reside here, and the ghosts who wander amongst the graves.
Stop 4
Learn a tale or two about the ghosts of Otley Chevin, and pay a visit to the home of Otley's most famous historical celebrity - Thomas Chippendale.
Stop 5
The grim history of The Black Bull, Otley's oldest (and likely, most haunted) pub
Stop 6
Cut through the ginnel into Bay Horse Court to hear a ghostly tale about The Bay Horse inn
Stop 7
The hauntings of Otley Courthouse
Stop 8
See what was once Otley's Cattle Market and learn about the hauntings of nearby pub, The Horse and Farrier
Stop 9
Visit Tittybottle park and hear a tale about a woman's watery grave, she is occasionally spotted on the other side of the river. Keep your eyes peeled...
Stop 10
Learn about the history of Otley's first registered spot Capital Punishment: Gallows Hill.
Stop 11
The Archbishops of the manor lived here once upon a time. Learn about the Catholic priests who sought refuge in the parish church next door.
What’s included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and pickup
Meet your ghoulish Guide by the clock tower...
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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